"in a typical situation, a civil suit begins when the plaintiff's attorney pays a fee and files"

by Mr. Finn Blanda Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 9 min read

How long does it take for a civil case to go to trial?

c. In many areas the backlogs on court dockets are so enormous that it takes three to five years for a civil case to come to trial

What happens if the grand jury believes there is probable cause for the accused to be subjected to a formal

c. If the grand jury believes there is probable cause for the accused to be subjected to a formal trial, then an indictment, or true bill, is brought

Why do we need grand juries?

A justification for the grand juries is to make sure that the DA has done some homework and has secured enough evidence to warrant the trouble and expense of a full-fledged trial

What is civil law?

a. Civil law pertains primarily to the duties of private citizens to each other

Which is constitutionally entitled to counsel?

b. Both parties in a civil case are constitutionally entitled to counsel